Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1.9 billion in grant funding to the State Revolving Funds to accelerate progress on water infrastructure projects. Combined with historic investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this funding will help states, Tribes, and territories upgrade water infrastructure to provide safe drinking water, protect vital water resources, and create […]
The Colorado River is in crisis — one deepening by the day. It is a powerhouse: a 1,450-mile waterway that stretches from the Rocky Mountains to the Sea of Cortez, serving 40 million people in seven U.S. states, 30 federally recognized tribes and Mexico. It hydrates 5 million acres of agricultural land and provides critical […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom today unveiled his revised state budget for the 2022-’23 Fiscal Year. The $300.7 billion budget includes several priorities of interest to ACWA members, including funding for drought, climate change, forest management and more. Building upon last year’s three-year, $5.2 billion allocation to support drought response and long-term water sustainability, the governor’s revised budget includes […]
When a wildfire tore through drought-stricken towns near Boulder, Colo., late last year, it reminded Americans that fire risk is changing. It didn’t matter that it was winter. It didn’t matter that many of the more than 1,000 homes and other structures lost sat in suburban subdivisions, not forested enclaves. The old rules no longer applied.
After years of on-again-off-again drought conditions and decades of precarity relying on imported water, Southern California has instituted major limitations on how residents can use water. Within weeks, residents will only be allowed to irrigate their yards once a week. Lush lawns and abundant flower gardens, your days may be numbered. This is likely just the start.
Facing down a second consecutive dry year, the East Bay Municipal Utility District board decided this week to impose an 8% drought surcharge that customers will see on bills starting July 1. The estimated $30.8 million collected from the surcharge will cover about half the estimated $64.5 million needed to manage the drought this year, […]
EPA Announces Additional $1.9 Billion in State Revolving Loan Funds for Water Infrastructure Upgrades
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /United States Environmental Protection AgencyToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1.9 billion in grant funding to the State Revolving Funds to accelerate progress on water infrastructure projects. Combined with historic investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this funding will help states, Tribes, and territories upgrade water infrastructure to provide safe drinking water, protect vital water resources, and create […]
The Colorado River is in Crisis, and it’s Getting Worse Every Day
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby Karin BrulliardThe Colorado River is in crisis — one deepening by the day. It is a powerhouse: a 1,450-mile waterway that stretches from the Rocky Mountains to the Sea of Cortez, serving 40 million people in seven U.S. states, 30 federally recognized tribes and Mexico. It hydrates 5 million acres of agricultural land and provides critical […]
Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget Includes Funding for Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ACWAGov. Gavin Newsom today unveiled his revised state budget for the 2022-’23 Fiscal Year. The $300.7 billion budget includes several priorities of interest to ACWA members, including funding for drought, climate change, forest management and more. Building upon last year’s three-year, $5.2 billion allocation to support drought response and long-term water sustainability, the governor’s revised budget includes […]
1 in 6 Americans Live in Areas With Significant Wildfire Risk
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby John Muyskens, Andrew Ba Tran, Naema Ahmed and Anna PhillipsWhen a wildfire tore through drought-stricken towns near Boulder, Colo., late last year, it reminded Americans that fire risk is changing. It didn’t matter that it was winter. It didn’t matter that many of the more than 1,000 homes and other structures lost sat in suburban subdivisions, not forested enclaves. The old rules no longer applied.
Lawns Are Terrible for the Environment. California’s Water Restrictions May Finally Kill Them
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Fast Companyby Nate BergAfter years of on-again-off-again drought conditions and decades of precarity relying on imported water, Southern California has instituted major limitations on how residents can use water. Within weeks, residents will only be allowed to irrigate their yards once a week. Lush lawns and abundant flower gardens, your days may be numbered. This is likely just the start.
EBMUD Customers to See 8% Drought Surcharge Starting July 1
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Danville SanRamonFacing down a second consecutive dry year, the East Bay Municipal Utility District board decided this week to impose an 8% drought surcharge that customers will see on bills starting July 1. The estimated $30.8 million collected from the surcharge will cover about half the estimated $64.5 million needed to manage the drought this year, […]